Executive Assistant to SVP

• Job Type (exemption status) : Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Salary Range : 89,165.00-126,300.00
• Business Function : Administration

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, as Executive Assistant you will play a vital role in managing productivity and effectiveness of the Finance organization.

High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, problem-solving, proactive planning, persistence and diplomacy are required to manage executive calendars and travel.

A high degree of discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is required.

Must play an influential, leadership role with the Administrative support teams across the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership on strategically managing Calendar and Travel
• Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements
• Proactively solicit agendas, attendee lists and attendee preparation
• Assistance on tracking and driving completion of key deliverables and follow-ups on outstanding issues
• Coordination of staff activities such as regular one-on-ones, staff and all hands meetings, including capture and tracking of action items and follow-ups
• Planning and coordination of offsite events
• Manage office purchasing requisitions, expense reports and facilities requests
• Maintain contact database and group email lists
• Coordinate AV and IT requirements for video conferences and webcasts.
• Assist with formatting, editing and consolidation of presentations and other Office documents.
• Attends staff meetings, drives AI’s, disseminates information as needed
• Will provide mild support to a couple of VP’s, must have ability to juggle and prioritize
• Will act as back support to CRO EA

Qualifications

REQUIRED :

• 3-4 years of experience supporting an SVP
• Leader mind set; have some experience leading administrative teams, must be comfortable and confident in giving direction to their principal’s leadership team
• Strategic business partner state of mind with big picture focus, understands who the stakeholders are and how to partner with them
• Forward looking
• Growth mind set
• Proactive, must have the ability to anticipate
• Doesn’t see silos, and doesn’t wait for permission to act
• Must be comfortable having candid conversations
• Proficient with PC / Mac and Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Proactive and energetic handling multi-priority complex issues with poise and grace
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and ask questions

PREFERRED :

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree
• Finance background a plus but not necessary

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within.

We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process.

Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 02 / 01 / 2025 , although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education;
• qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results;

4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

This range may be modified in the future.

• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical / dental / vision insurance;

life, accident and disability insurance; and more.

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